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Prevention: Always the Best Medicine

We can all take steps to help curb the meth problem before it enters our community.

Property managers can prepare themselves for the best possible renters by:

• Conducting criminal background checks to identify potential problems with renters.

• Speaking with neighbors once the property is rented.

• Checking in from time to time to look for unusual activity.

Prospective homebuyers can make sure their homes are a healthy, meth-free investment by:

• Researching a property's history before purchasing.

• Using Boulder County Public Health as a resource: 303-441-1564.

If you are recovering your property from meth contamination, you can make sure no one is exposed to future health risks by:

• Supporting state meth lab cleanup guidelines. (More)

• Using Boulder County Public Health as a resource: 303-441-1564.

When it comes to meth contamination, with its significant short- and long-term health impacts, prevention is always the best medicine!

For more information:

• How to ID a Meth Lab

• Cleanup